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Please tell Which specialist doctor can diagnose mental retardation. Neurologist or psychiatrist ?

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From last 1 years my brother suffering from mental retardation by birth is becoming more agressive . since then he assaulted few persons and tried to harm them. after fight he always run away from home. now we don't know what to do

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Mental retardation runs in my family. My 7-year old nephew was recently declared as mentally retarded. However, his problem is still at an early stage and doctors assured us that it can be treated to some extent. Can an expert of this field tell me what are the various treatments for mental retardation?

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Firstly what is the level of intellectual disability? Also what test has been done to determine this? Would be easier to answer once these are answered ...  Read More

Our neighbour has been mentally retarded since infancy. He has a lot of physical and mental problems. He must be around 35 years now and we have observed that during some specific days of the month, he turns really wild. Are there any levels that are there to indicate the level of retardation? If yes, what are the different levels of mental retarda

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Level of retardation varies from mild to profound. However when you say the man turns wild- you need to define wild for a better clarity. If it is possible then ask the family members of that man to c ...  Read More

Hey! I have recently developed a liking to learn more on medical conditions and the human psychology. I was intrigued by a lot of mental disorders in humans. I would like to know more on the classification of Mental Retardation in humans. Can someone help me?

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There are 4 mild moderate severe and profound retardation. You can even read up on. This online ...  Read More

My 4-year old daughter behaved differently since early childhood. Her speech, bodily movements and learning abilities were below average which worried my wife and I. When this behavior continued we consulted our local doctor who informed us that she might have mental retardation. I am curious to know how is mental retardation caused so can anyone h

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Hi dear parents thanks for the query, I am sorry for your situation, I understand your concern about your child illness. Yes it is really difficult to say what exactly could be the reason for mental r ...  Read More

My daughter who is 20 years old is facing some mental issues. She had undergone a trauma after her mother's death in a fire accident. She is becoming very restless and is showing abnormal thinking. Are these the mental retardation symptoms? If yes, then how can I tackle with this problem without troubling her more?

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No it is not mental retardation. What is experiencing is completely normal. She was emotionally attached to her mother. This is an emotional outburst. Kindly consult with a clinical psychologist and s ...  Read More

My sister is behaving in a very weird way from past some weeks. She was met with a car accident 4 months ago. She's not able to grab things as she could before the accident. She doesn't talk to us properly but when she talks, she stammers while talking. I don't know what should I do to help her. People say that she's is acting mad. If so, then are

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I believe, she would have had proper treatment post her accident. I think her scan reports were all normal. After all those, if she still behaves like that, consult a neurologist with all those report ...  Read More

Dear sir.my child is having mental retardation issue as a result of delivery complicacy since birth his age is 20 yrs is it possible to improve his mental abilty in Ayurveda .

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hard to say please visit pediatric neurology doctor ...  Read More

I have syster who is mentally challenged since her birth. She is physically normal but her wisdom level is not at par with her age. Now her age is 28 years but she is having wisdom of 5 years kid. My father and my grand father is lightly Innocents not mentally retarded. While my mother is pregnant when my syster is there in her womb, she had did al

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Yes so many tests are there but important one is triple marker test .In this test w are seeing HCG level,alphafetoprotien and estriol level also.It is usually done in12_13 weeks but consult to your gy ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's and fear of something worng will happen with me financially and physically)

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Kindly get a proper evaluation done from a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's)

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Hi.. yes you can ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's)

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Hi ... These are many problems you are suffering with. I would say to consult a Psychiatrist who can help you to deal with all these problems and adjust the dosage of medication accordingly ...  Read More

I want to know what I do to recover my mental health because mental health distract me to much I cant focus on anything I dont understand what I do please tell me something what I do please

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Therapists may like to talk to you to ascertain more information to find out the cause for your distractions. It will be more ideal if you may consult NIMHANS at Lakkasandra/ Wilson Gardens, Hosur R ...  Read More

How do you define mental health?How is it important?how to overcome ?who is the right person to seek help

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Mental health is the state of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices in life. It impa ...  Read More

I got married on 7th sept 2022 and it was an arranged marriage. After so many nasty thing has happened and have decided to come out of that marriage life. . it' s been 3 months now came out of from my hudband's place. But the thing was too clear on my decision and have no guilts as because had given lots of efforts and tried to explain him but noth

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Have clarity on what made you think of leaving him..? Have a clarity on what makes you go fond of him? Wet the gap between these two.. ...  Read More

I have anxiety problem and overthinking..... right now i am having a fear of getting fully mental ..... i want to know that thinking of become fully mental make it real and anxiety can make you fully mental . I am thinking of these problems that because of my this thinking i will become mental .

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There is nothing called fully mental.Dont get worried,anxiety disorder can be treated by some medication and therapy. ...  Read More

So i had a terrible relationship in the past but then after some years I found a guy who genuine and loyal to me since 4 years . My relationship with family aren't that great. I have social anxiety since 6 years. So he is the only guy I m close to. And we decided we will marry in the future. But his parents won't allow due to caste problem. Now I c

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You need medicine and counselling Visit a psychiatrist for medicine and Clinical psychologist for counselling ...  Read More

I get repetitive thoughts and negative too, it happens again and again, I have tried a lot but it is not getting right, plz help me someone, I want to get out off this, I am not well mentally.

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Need details about symptoms. Like is it intrusive or only rumination ...  Read More

How to develop a good mental health naturally?.Can you please tell me ways by which I can improve my mental health.

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Mindfulness meditation ...  Read More

My younger brother is suffering from mental illness from last one month , it came to know juz before few days ,he is claiming that his mind is not in his control and it is govern by some one else and operation what he is performing is because of that power , he never have such problem before ever . In night his whole body is shivering and he is not

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Consult with a Psychiatrist immediately. ...  Read More

I have no access for my anti psychotic i m decorated army officer posted at a very sensitive area... there is no access to medical facility i m suffering from bipolar disorder for about 3 years. Now i m perfectly fine but my anti psychotic medication has got exhausted it would take 7 days to come. What info more you want pls help doctor i m perfect

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Please continue your medicine as soon as possible ...  Read More

If mother has some mental issues then will her child also can get some mental problem..??? Does mental illness passes from mother to child..???

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There are chances of disorder being carried.. it differs from disorder to disorder ...  Read More

My friend is going through a rough patch in life. He needs some kind of therapy sessions to help his mental health get back on track. How should he go about it. I am not sure as to the problem type I selected if it is the right one. Please provide some guidance

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Fix an appointment with a therapist on behalf of him by choosing one of the consultants available on this platform. And encourage him to seek a professional support.. ...  Read More

I need to know if I'm mentally stable and healthy. My father is forcing me to have antipsychotic medicines. He tells everyone that I am mentally ill. I think I am fine. I need to know for sure that I am fine or not

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Visit a psychiatrist in person ...  Read More

Why don't mental arguments stop when we know they are not real? Why do we dwell in past, we can't change?

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It seems difficult, when we have not come in terms with those incidents or people.. If you learn to accept, Let Go, and to practice to be in "the Moment" there are bright chances for you to overcome ...  Read More

My mother facing mental illness .she have schizophrenia .How to know schizophrenia is going to curing.

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Schizophrenia is a chronic life long mental illness. She needed antipsychotic medication. Curing can be assessed from her behaviour, psychosocial function. ...  Read More

My father is suffering from mental problem from the last one year, but he thinks he is absolutely fine. He talks nonstop about his old stories, and also talks alone when there is no-one. And sometimes stays silent and sleeping all the time. And sometimes behave completely normal. But he is eating and doing the day to day activity time to time.

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Needs to be evaluated for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Please consult for Homoeopathy through practo. ...  Read More

Is there any tests available to know the mental retardation of baby and brain development before birth and precautions

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Having mental stress because of family issues. There is no support from my in law side. Please help.me out

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Getting married does bring in lot of new experiences & commitments . So one should be mentally prepared to adopt the new pattern of life also. Managing yourself in the midst of the new family is a cha ...  Read More

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